African News
Zambia's central bank cuts policy rate more than expected
By: Reuters 11th February 2026 Zambia's central bank cut its policy rate for a second consecutive meeting on Wednesday, delivering a larger-than-expected 75-basis-point reduction... →
Zambia seeks new IMF programme, expects staff‑level deal in May
By: Reuters 11th February 2026 Zambia has formally requested a new International Monetary Fund programme, with a team from the multilateral lender expected to visit from February... →
Zimbabwe cabinet backs bill that would extend Mnangagwa's rule till 2030
By: Reuters 11th February 2026 Zimbabwe's cabinet backed draft legislation on Tuesday that would change the constitution to extend presidential terms from five years to seven,... →
US to send 200 troops to Nigeria to train African nation's military
By: Reuters 11th February 2026 The United States is planning to send about 200 troops to Nigeria to train the African nation's military to fight Islamist militants, a US official... →
Looks like South African mining’s going to have great year, says Menar at Mining Indaba
By: Martin Creamer 10th February 2026 In general, if you look at the commodities produced in South Africa, we’re doing very well, and it looks like 2026 is going to be a great year.... →
Nigeria Senate backs real‑time election result transmission after outcry
By: Reuters 10th February 2026 Nigeria’s Senate on Tuesday reversed its earlier rejection of a proposal requiring real‑time electronic transmission of election results, bowing to... →
Botswana to expand exploration beyond diamonds, mines minister says
By: Reuters 10th February 2026 Botswana plans to ramp up mining exploration, including for critical minerals, as it seeks to diversify beyond diamonds by surveying the roughly... →
US challenges Chinese control in race for African minerals
By: Reuters 10th February 2026 The US is using offtake deals and state-backed funding to compete in the short term with China in securing supplies of African copper, cobalt and... →
